“We tried something different with the strategy in the end [by completing a late second pit stop], but it didn’t quite pay off. Like I said, a bit better than in the previous events.”
Pushed on what it’s going to take to get off the mark in the second half of the season, Bottas added: “I think we are getting closer. Today, pace-wise, was one of the best or better races we’ve had in terms of pace.
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“We just need to keep bringing upgrades, that’s what we need to do, otherwise keep progressing in every area.”
Meanwhile, it was another frustrating weekend for Zhou, who was the slowest qualifier and could only complete five laps in the race due to a hydraulics issue.
